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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Business And Job Development Corporation (Type A) - 02/15/2010MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A) REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 15, 2010 - 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Members: Eloy Salazar, President Brad Lomax, Vice President Foster Edwards Adolfo (Butch) Escobedo Robert Tamez Staff: Armando Chapa, Secretary Jay Reining, Assistant City Attorney Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager Emily Martinez, Economic Development Eddie Houlihan, Budget A. Called meeting to order -President Salazar called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. B. Roll Call - President Salazar verified that the necessary quorum of the Board were present to conduct the meeting. C. Approval of Minutes - Mr. Tamez made a motion to approve the minutes of January 18, 2010, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed. D. Closed session under §551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Board has received from, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to, a business prospect that the Board seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the city and with which the Corporation is conducting economic development negotiations, with possible discussion and action in open session. Project Victor Project Sailfin Ice Rays President Salazar announced the closed session. The Corporation went into closed session. The Corporation returned from closed session. No action was taken. 2. Financial Report -Assistant Director of Budget Eddie Houlihan presented the sales tax report updated through December sales, January collections, and February allocations. The cash flow statements for the arena, seawall, and economic development funds were provided in the packet. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the comparison in sales tax from FY2008-2009 to FY2009-2010 and how the sales tax projections are determined. President Salazar requested that the list of appropriations made from the economic development fund be included in the packet every month. A motion was made by Mr. Lomax to approve the financial report, seconded by Mr. Edwards and passed. ~~va~xE~ Type A Meeting February 15, 2010 -Page 2 3. Discuss and possible action to authorized negotiations with Workl=orce Solutions for services to market the Del Mar College and TAMU-CC intern programs to Corpus Christi business -Interim Director of Econcmic Development Emily Martinez provided a brief overview of the previously agreement terms with WorkForce. Ms. Martinez added that due to the decline in the number of employers seeking interns, staff is recommending that the contract with WorkForce be reestablished to increase awareness to the program. Beverly Cage with Del Mar and a representative from TAMU- CC were available to respond to questions. In response to President Salazar, Ms. Cage stated that this contract would help alleviate the staff time from Del Mar and TAMU-CC and WorkForce would assist in recruiting small businesses. The following topics pertaining to this program were discussed: summer participation; funding for advertising; and providing information to the three Chambers of Commerce informing them of the program. Mr. Lomax made a motion to authorize negotiations with WorkForce Solutions, seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed. Mr. Escobedo requested an update on the reimbursement to employers for interns paid through the TAMU-CC contract. 4. a. Motion to amend the Corporation's 2009/2010 Budget for the No. 1130 -Arena Facility Fund by removing the restrictions on the use of the funds transferred to the Visitors Facilities Fund, as adopted by the Board's motion amending the budget on May 15, 2009 b. Motion authorizina the Executive Director, in coordination with the__Ci and SMG, to make a necessary capital improvement to the facility - HVAC control uparade to the Main Area Concourse and to acquire the following furniture, fixtures. and eauipment with funds transferred to the Visitors Facilities Fund, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000: a. Hockey Glass Replacement b. Ice Covering/Subfloor c. Forklift d. Golf Carts (4) e. Maintenance Electric Utility Cart f. Housekeeping equipment (scrubber, burnisher) q. Industrial upright vacuums (11) h. AV equipment replacement/upgrades i. Carts, Tilt Trucks, and Pallet Jacks i. Interlocking Crowd Control Barriers k. Electric Scissor Lift I. Interior Auxiliary Scoreboard m. Outdoor Marquee Type A Meeting February 15, 2010 -Page 3 Assistant City Manager Margie Rose explained that approval of Item 4.a. is needed in order for the Board to consider the additional items. Marc Solis, General Manager of the American Bank Center, provided an updated list of the capital improvement requests for the arena. Mr. Solis stated that each item is a major component to conduct efficient arena operations. Mr. Solis added that each item included a description; the reason the item is vital to the arena; and a cost estimate for review. Mr. Solis informed the Board that the marquee cannot be located off premise and that it has been determined that the highest impact location is at Chaparral Street and Fitzgerald Street. Mr. Solis added that the marquee will be used to create awareness of events and display traffic instructions when there are multiple events at the arena. Assistant Director of Engineering Services Kevin Stowers and Senior Events Manager for the American Bank Center Russ Meyers were available to respond to questions. President Salazar asked whether capital improvements not listed on the agenda could be considered as part of this item. Assistant City Attorney Jay Reining said that all capital improvements for the arena can be included. President Salazar stated he would like to discuss the turf replacement for the arena. The following topics pertaining to Items 4 a. and 4. b. were discussed: the alternate pricing for the concourse condensation remediation; description of the scope of work for the concourse condensation remediation; and the procurement process. Mr. Edwards made a motion to approve Item 4.a. and 4.b. excluding items a-m as listed on the agenda. The items recommended for approval will be discussed separately. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed. President Salazar opened discussion on the hockey glass replacement and icecovering/subfloor. In response to President Salazar, Mr. Solis stated that the IceRays current contract term is for two (2) one-year agreements. President Salazar asked staff if they were comfortable with the purchase of hockey glass replacement and icecovering/subfloor for the arena without knowing whether there is a secure contract with the IceRays. Mr. Solis explained that if there is no hockey next season, the intent is to solicit another team to come to the American Bank Center. Mr. Tamez made a motion to table the capital improvement purchase of the hockey glass replacement and icecovering/subfloor, seconded by Mr. Edwards and passed. President Salazar opened discussion on the purchase of a forklift. Mr. Solis provided a brief overview of the forklift replacement. Mr. Tamez made a motion to approve the capital improvement purchase of the forklift replacement, seconded by Mr. Edwards and passed. Mr. Edwards made a motion to approve the capital improvement purchase of the golf carts; maintenance electric utility cart; housekeeping equipment (scrubber, burnisher); industrial upright vacuum; AV equipment replacement/upgrades; carts, tilt trucks, and pallet jacks; interlocking crowd control barriers; electric scissor lift; and interior auxiliary scoreboard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed. Type A Meeting February 15, 2010 -Page 4 President Salazar opened discussion on the replacement of the turf/end zones at the arena which was not included on the original request. A brief discussion ensued as to whether this purchase is a capital improvement or marketing item. Chad Dittman, President of the Corpus Christi Hammerheads, requested that the end zones be replaced to change the logo from the Corpus Christi Sharks to the Hammerheads prior to the new season beginning on February 25th. Mr. Dittman provided information on the bids received to replace the ends zones. The following topics pertaining to the turf replacement were discussed: the current contract with the Hammerheads; the type of material used; the time period needed to replace the turf; whether the Hammerheads would commit to signing athree-year agreement if this item was approved; and increasing turf rental. Mr. Escobedo made a motion to approve the replacement of the turf for the Corpus Christi Hammerheads subject to a three-year agreement; seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed. President Salazar opened discussion on the outdoor marquee. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the traffic count at Chaparral and Fitzgerald; the reason the marquee can not be placed off premise; the restriction that the marquee can only be used to advertise arena events; the projected return on investment; whether other SMG properties have marquees; and the useful life of the marquee. Mr. Lomax made a motion to approve the capital improvement purchase of the marquee, seconded by Mr. Tamez and passed (Edwards voting "No"). 5. Susser Compliance Report -Mike Culbertson, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), provided a brief overview of the Susser compliance report including the job requirements; job creation and retention; the gross capital investment; and annual payroll. 6. Update Audit Report on Extreme Homes- Alma Casas, Finance, provided a brief overview of the finding of the audit report. Linda Mikulencak, Extreme Homes, stated that the issues regarding the retaining of documents and the appraisal have been resolved. H. Public Comment: None. Adjournment: There being no other business to come before the board, President Salazar adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p. m.